Performers' Index W
Mira Sings
Mira Waksman-Kimiagaroof, a San Francisco-based artist, sings in Hebrew, although many compositions are Sephardic (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern) tunes that come from Uzbekistan, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Morocco and other Arabic countries. Her parents were of Uzbeki and Afghan heritage and she comes from a cantorial and family. She combines her Israeli musical influences blended with musics from others she works with.The website has a brief bio, features two recordings and press info. There are photos, but no labels.
http://www.mirasings.com
Wembley Shul Choir
A temple Choir from the Wembley United Synagogue, located in Wembley, a suburb northwest of London. The site includes an interesting history of the group, a bit of philosophy on their music and audio clips of selected works.
http://www.j-geek.org/choir/index.html
The Western Wind
An a cappella group heard for a number of years on NPR for programs such as The Birthday of the World, The Chanukkah Story and The Passover Story. Along with Jewish music they have recordings on early American folk and art music.
http://www.westernwind.org/
Wholesale Klezmer Band
Gan Eydn (Garden of Eden) is the name Peggy Davis (artist)and Yosl (Joe) Kurland have given to their home. Their website features an entire online guide to Jewish Weddings and features information about both the recordings and the calligraphy.
http://www.crocker.com/~ganeydn/
Yohanan Sebastian Winston
Composer, classical, jazz and pop performer, Jewish music advocate. Typical of the renaissance in Jewish music phenomena of today's contemporary music world. Musicians today are combining secular careers with Jewish activities and involvement. Today, those Jewish activities are also going on the resume. One such example is this website of a working musician in California. Website contains bio, links, resume. mp3s must be updated.